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Johan Eyckmans is a Full Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business with his primary work address at the CEDON Research Group in Brussels. He holds significant leadership roles including chair of the education committee for the Bachelor in Sustainability program and serves on multiple institutional councils including the Faculty Council of Economics and Business Administration. His institutional affiliations extend to the KU Leuven Institute for Energy and Society (KIES) and SIM² - KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals.
Professor Eyckmans specializes in applying game theory to climate policy and international environmental agreements. His research examines strategic behavior in environmental cooperation, circular economy modeling, resource efficiency, waste policy, and the valuation of environmental externalities. His work bridges economic theory with practical sustainability challenges, particularly focusing on how economic instruments can drive circular transitions in various sectors including textiles, mobility, and metals management.
His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting economic modeling with environmental systems analysis. Eyckmans' work demonstrates particular expertise in integrating market dynamics with material flow analysis to assess circular economy strategies. His research frequently addresses policy-relevant questions about carbon pricing equity, sustainable textile value chains, and the economic implications of circular business models, often through collaborative projects with engineering and environmental science researchers.
As a promotor and co-promotor, Eyckmans leads multiple significant research projects through KU Leuven's research portal, including "Towards a sustainable and circular textile value chain in Belgium" (2024-2028), "Stock-flow modelling in the circular economy" (2022-2026), and "Equity, Environment, Energy, Economy: An investigation into carbon pricing in Belgium" (2022-2026). These projects reflect his commitment to translating theoretical economic frameworks into practical sustainability solutions with measurable societal impact.
Based at the CEDON Research Group in Brussels, Eyckmans works at the intersection of economic analysis and sustainability policy, contributing to KU Leuven's strategic initiatives on energy transition and sustainable resource management through his affiliations with KIES and SIM². His research program demonstrates how economic theory can inform practical circular economy transitions across multiple sectors of the economy.